Alec Pierce · Devaughn Vele · 2026 week 2

Alec Pierce or Devaughn Vele?

Wondering who you should start this week — Alec Pierce or Devaughn Vele? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Alec PierceAlec Pierce projects 2 PPR points clear of Devaughn Vele in week 2, drawing KC — the 31st-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Alec Pierce START @ KC 11.6 31st · tough 10.1 850 healthy
Devaughn Vele @ BAL 9.6 24th 19.9 640 healthy

WRs vs KC recently: Pat Bryant 4.2 pts (W1).

WRs vs BAL recently: Alec Pierce 6.1 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Alec Pierce carries the higher trade value — 850 against 640 (a 25% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Alec Pierce gets the most. Momentum: Alec Pierce -198 and Devaughn Vele +522 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.